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R913 DFM

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,184 mi
Last recorded188,184 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 DFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 188,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2014 188,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 173,805 miles

front steering stops broken

nearside siderepeater slightly faded

Pass 28 Jan 2012 159,131 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Jan 2012 159,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2011 144,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2011 144,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 132,350 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

slight play in offside front wishbone rear bush

Fail 12 Jan 2010 132,350 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid slightly low

front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

slight play in offside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 12 Jan 2009 125,557 miles

nearside headlamp aim slightly blurred

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 120,056 miles

slight play in offside front wishbone inner bushes

Fail 16 Jan 2007 113,411 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2007 113,411 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2006 105,763 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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R913 DFM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,461 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R913 DFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R913 DFM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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